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Mastering Transitions

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Which of the following best describes transitions in writing?

They are single words or phrases indicating a connection or relationship.

They are clarifying words or phrases that connect ideas together. (correct)

They are sentences that flow smoothly and connect ideas.

They are the key to making connections between parts of writing.

What is the purpose of transitions in writing?

To create a rough and disconnected flow in the writing.

To make the writing more difficult to read.

To connect ideas and concepts together. (correct)

To confuse the reader.

What is an example of a transition between paragraphs?

First (correct)

Along with

As important as

Furthermore

What is an example of a transition within a paragraph?

Furthermore Signup and view all the answers

What is an example of a transition to a new part of the writing?

As important as Signup and view all the answers

What is the first step to writing an effective transition?

Determining what is being transitioned. Signup and view all the answers

What determines the appropriate word or phrase for a transition?

The transitional situation. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a tip for using more sophisticated transitions?

Make use of basic transition words and phrases. Signup and view all the answers

What type of essays often use opposition or counter argument transition words?

Persuasive essays Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following words can be used to replace 'so' in a more sophisticated transition?

Hence Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of transition phrases in essays?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT an example of a transition word to start a sentence?

Last Signup and view all the answers

What is the main point of the example transition provided in the text?

The role of corporations and wealthy individuals in space exploration Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of the list of steps provided in the text?

To guide the reader in writing an effective transition Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for beginning writers when it comes to using transitions?

To use tried and true transitions Signup and view all the answers